Quality Control Manager

QC Manager - IC Lab

📍 South Florida | Full-Time

Oxygen Development is a world-class leader in the development and production of high-quality color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, bath & body care and OTC products.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on QC Manager - IC Lab to lead quality control operations supporting our manufacturing environment. We are looking for a strong leader with extensive experience in the cosmetics manufacturing industry, a solid chemical/microbiology background, and exceptional expertise in color matching and bulk evaluation within cosmetic formulations.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive quality mindset, technical expertise in cosmetic raw materials and bulk ingredients, and the ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, and Warehouse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Quality Control operations for Raw Materials and Bulk/Intermediate products (IC Lab).
• Create and approve raw material and bulk dispositions.
• Ensure raw materials and bulk products meet specifications and quality standards.
• Lead and support color matching evaluations and cosmetic bulk assessments.
• Collaborate closely with R&D regarding waivers, deviations, specifications, and approvals.
• Partner with Procurement and Warehouse teams to support efficient material release processes.
• Ensure inbound raw materials are approved within established turnaround timelines.
• Manage bulk and raw material alert processes, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and update SOPs, work instructions, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Conduct raw material risk assessments, recertifications, and deviation evaluations.
• Track and report KPIs through weekly and monthly quality performance metrics.
• Identify quality issues, process gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supervise and develop direct reports within the QC laboratory team.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OTC, and cosmetic regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related scientific field preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the cosmetics manufacturing industry with a bachelor’s degree OR 10 years of relevant experience in cosmetic/OTC bulk ingredient manufacturing and release.
• Strong chemical and formulation knowledge within cosmetics products.
• Extensive experience with cosmetic bulk evaluation, color matching, and quality release processes.
• Experience working with raw materials, supplier specifications, deviations, and COAs.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, FDA regulations, and cosmetic quality systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing QC laboratory teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.